Greg Growden writes: So there is soon going to be Eddie Jones sightings in Canberra. He’s actually been hovering around the Brumbies for a while, as he and Jake White are very tight. The Jones influence is starting to come through, as in recent weeks the Brumbies have showed big hearts. And they’ll certainly need ticker when confronting the tournament trendsetters.

AAP writes: Predictions of a Brumbies' victory hinge largely on the hope that the Highlanders are about due for a loss after four weeks and four grinding, tight victories - all by four points or less. It may have catapaulted them to the top of the conference ladder, but this week it has potentially cost them forwards John Hardie, Adam Thomson and centre Phil Burleigh. History is also against the visitors, who've recorded just two wins out of eight games at Canberra Stadium. Meanwhile, the Brumbies have proven they can tough it out with the best in the competition, so an upset could well be on the cards.